So You Want to Write? Blog

Research can include direct or indirect experience, but what's the difference? How much should you read? Who should you interview?

The querying process can feel daunting. How does a manuscript escape from the slush pile? These tools will help answer that and get your work noticed.

No manuscript should be sent out to query without a thorough revision. But sometimes hiring an editor is beyond our budget. Here's how to self-edit.

Freelance writing has a lot of perks, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Like solitude and instability. Here's how to cope when the going gets tough, Writer.

Have social media fatigue? Stop shouting into the void. Contrary to popular belief, this isn't the best way to sell books these days. So log out, and read more here.

There's nothing worse than being caught in a creative slump. Unless of course you're feeling defeated by persistent, negative self-talk, too. Here's how to cope.

Looking to get started on your freelance writing career? Here's how to start writing blog posts that'll keep your clients happy, and you consistently working.

Find yourself staring into your fridge when you're supposed to be writing? You're not alone. Most writers identify as steadfast procrastinators. Overcome it now.

Stress, especially financial stress, strangles creativity. Here are 5 ways to make more money by leveraging your current body of work.

Distracted and unable to focus on your writing? You're not alone. Here's how to reduce distraction and get back to doing what you do best, writer.

Want to become a freelance writer but not sure how? Here we demystify the industry so you can launch your freelance career in 2022.

If you're not sure which publishing route is for you, or even what indie- self- and traditional publishing are, this is for you.

Make 2022 the year you up your writing game by attending at least one of these writers conferences, workshops or retreats.

Readers need to be drawn to your characters. How do you ensure this outcome as you develop your characters? Here's how...

Looking to publish non-fiction? Here's what you need to know—from which publishers to approach, to how to turn your idea into a proposal, and more.

No clue how much to charge for your writing? Here's what you need to consider when you establish your freelance writing rate.

Should you outline your book? There's no right answer (But—yes, yes, a thousand times yes.)

Stuck in a writing rut? Uninspired? Unmotivated? Lonely? You don't need to give up on your craft, just join a writing group. 

Whether you're traditionally published or self-published, the job of marketing your book ultimately lies with you. Here's how to go about it in an effective (and sane!) way.

Freelance writing is one of the best ways to earn money while working from home—or anywhere in the world. Here's how to start.

This advice from psychologists will help you capture your reader's attention right from the start.